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(air-way) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a passage for air to enter the lungs.

Example Sentence

Maintaining a clear airway is important to make sure a person can keep breathing.

More Example Sentences

Doctors check the airway during emergencies.

Synonyms

breathing passage; airway tract; respiratory tract

Antonyms

wall

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Rhymes

  • airway
  • fairway
  • stairway
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